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Borders Energy Agency
BACKGROUND
• Scrutiny Review of Renewables
• Support the establishment of a Borders Renewable Energy Agency
• Project guided by the Scottish Borders Sustainable Energy Association
• The Council is providing the resource to manage the project
Why BEA is needed
• Fill major gaps in related services• A focal point for renewables• Drive renewable energy, energy management and
energy conservation• Lead carbon reduction• Encourage and develop community ownership of
renewables• Assist communities• Develop local businesses• Training and Education• Local advice and information
The vision
• One stop shop for individuals, businesses and schools and community groups
• Local source of advice, information, education, training and support on all energy matters
• Promote renewable energy, energy conservation, carbon reduction, sustainability
• Develop and market the Scottish Borders as a green energy, low carbon area
How it would work
• As an independent organisation• THE centre for renewable energy, energy and carbon
reduction in the Borders• Deliver specific core services, others through partners• Act as an agency for other, particularly specialist, services • Develop BEA as a brand to promote recognition• Build strong community and partner relationships• Shop window for related products and technologies
Electricity in the BordersBorders Electrical Consumption[1]
The last available full year record is for 2008 and shows a total Borders area consumption of 50.7 ktoe (oil equivalent) = 633,749,998.23 kWh and 633,750.00 MWhBorders Generating OutputInstalled wind generation capacity is 487.50 MWAnnual theoretical generation - 24x365.25 4,273,425.00 MWhAnnual practical generation of 26% =1,111,090.50MWhThis indicates that already almost twice the amount of electricity consumed is generated within the Scottish Borders area.
[1] DECC figures for 2008
FUNDING
• Energy Companies
• Financial Institutions
• EU (from 2014)
• Scottish/UK Governments
• Individual projects funded from various sources, e.g. Climate Challenge Fund
INCOME
• Corporate Membership
• Agency Service Agreements
• Energy Audits
• Property Certificates
• Training
STRUCTURE
• Independent
• Not for profit
• Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation
• Trustees elected by members
SERVICES - BUSINESSES
• Renewables Options
• Energy Surveys
• Employee Behaviour
• Carbon Reduction
• New Opportunities
SERVICES - TRAINING
• Installation
• Accreditation
• Maintenance
• Construction
• Project Management
• Energy Management
SERVICES - COMMUNITIES
• Group Purchasing
• Project Identification
• Project Delivery
• Trust Funds
• Events
• Education
SERVICES - INDIVIDUALS
• Renewables Options
• Energy Saving
• Insulation
• Grants, Loans
• Appliances
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Support businesses to move into renewables installations/ maintenance/low carbon technology
• Product/ Supplier Assurance• Market & Supply Chain Development• Facilitate and Support Co-operative Projects• New Technology identification• Pilot projects
EDUCATION
• Schools
• Colleges
• Employee Groups
• Talks, Workshops
• Higher Education
CONSULTANCY
• Project Management
• Project Development
• Data Collection
• Environmental Studies
• Planning
• Building Standards
COMMUNICATIONS
• Information
• Advice
• Exhibitions
• Networking
• Publications
COMMUNITIES
What could the Borders Energy Agency do for you?
CONTACT
Brian Emmerson
Senior Consultant
Business Consultancy Unit
Scottish Borders Council
Newtown St Boswells
Melrose
TD6 0SA
e-mail; [email protected]
Tel: 01835 824000 Ext 5301